Roast and Toast

Invite close friends and family to prepare a short, affectionate story or joke about the guest of honor ahead of time.

Gather everyone together with the guest of honor seated at the front.

Each speaker takes a turn sharing their story, keeping the tone warm and funny rather than mean-spirited.

The guest of honor gets a chance to respond or share their own story at the end.

Close with everyone raising a glass for a group toast.